ANNOUNCEMENTS

Spring After-School Enrichment Classes - Register Today!

Families planning to take classes but haven’t signed up, contact Margo TODAY Friday, April 5 with classes you intend to take. Classes start Monday, April 15 and go through Friday, June 14. See the brochure at this link and to register, go to http://www.seattle.gov/parks and click on big yellow Activities button. Type TOPS into the search bar and you’ll find classes that are currently running (Winter) and classes that will run in Spring. If you have any questions contact Margo.Robb@seattle.gov.

TOPS Gear Shop is Open until April 21

Order your TOPS school spirit gear now! Adult and youth sizes available with many styles to choose from including pullovers, hoodies, t-shirts, and hats. $3.00 from every item purchased comes back to the school. Order online: https://topscg888.itemorder.com/ All orders will be delivered to the school 3-4 weeks after store closes.

We Need You in the Upcoming TOPS Talent Show!

This year’s Talent Show will be on Friday, May 10 at 7:00 pm. Sign-up TODAY or by Friday, April 19th: https://tinyurl.com/topsk8talentshow2019! Get a group together or do it solo - It can be signing, dancing, skits, jump ropes, hand clapping, karate, ANYTHING! We are a very supportive and encouraging crowd. Paper forms are also available in the office. Question? Contact Stacy TOPSK8TalentShow@gmail.com

Dine Out for TOPS Returns on April 20

Saturday April 20th, at Mammoth Eatery 12-3pm with 20% of proceeds going to TOPS. This was such fun last time Mammoth has asked us back, and will have Easter egg painting in the space out back. Starting just after the 11 AM Eastlake spring community event at Rogers (TOPS) field, so stop by for lunch afterwards.

Save The Date for Taste of TOPS on April 26

Taste of TOPS is coming back, Friday April 26th, 5:30-7:30pm. This is a school-wide potluck including students work showcase and entertainment! Please save the date and prepare to show off your family recipe with TOPS community. Sign up link coming soon!

Proposed Changes to Site Council Bylaws, Voting on April 17

You should have received an email outlining proposed changes to the TOPS Site Council Bylaws. These are relatively minor changes intended to clarify the original meaning of the bylaws and make it easier for us to function within our bylaws. In addition to the changes announced in the email, Site Council would like to add the following (in italics): In section IBa, the purpose of the Site Council is to "...advance the mission of TOPS and its commitment to equity, social justice and compassionate citizenship."

Site Council will be voting on all the proposed bylaws changes at its next meeting on April 17th. If you have feedback or questions, please contact your site council representative or you can email tinashereen@yahoo.com

Would You Like to Nominate Someone to Join Site Council?

Site Council elections are around the corner and new members are needed! Every spring, Site Council elects new members to the board and even if you are not currently on the board, you can still help by being part of the Nominating Committee. Nominate yourself, if you like! If you would like to help shape the 2019-2020 Site Council Board, please contact Christy Lesseig, current Site Council Secretary, at christylesseig@gmail.com to be part of the Nominating Committee. Thank you!

Spring Sailing at the Center for Wooden Boats

Spring sailing at the Center for Wooden Boats for TOPS students age 8+. The 5-weeks class begins on Friday, May 10th. Register online This program is designed to engender skills in leadership, observation, and decision-making, while offering a chance to connect with nature and Northwest history on Lake Union. Students sail in pairs or solo in our fleet of wooden El Toros. No experience necessary. *This program is not a Seattle Public Schools program so participants will have to arrange for their own transportation to and from the CWB.

Eric’s Spring Break Basketball Camp

Kids Co. at TOPS Summer camps Enrollment is Now Open!

Kids Co. offers fun-filled week-long day camps designed to engage kids in a world of discovery. More information on our website https://www.kidscompany.org/tops/ or contact the Program Manager Brenna McGinnis at 206-708-8487 or brennam@kidscompany.org